"Shirou's body smells of earth." The girl bowed her head slightly and sniffed at my chest.

"Well, I've been training all afternoon under the guidance of Skaha's seniors to control the power of the leylines."

Aside from the incident of Votigen, I recounted all the events of the afternoon.

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"Shirou, have you decided?" After hearing this, the girl's expression became serious, "Do you really plan to succeed King Fu Tigeng as the master of the British Islands?" ”

"Yes, I want to change the state of Britain's deranged land and climate once and for all, so that hunger can be kept away from every people." I stared at those clear blue eyes and said firmly, "Especially Avella, you also hope that she can grow up safely." ”

"Well, since Shirou already has this decision, then ......" the girl smiled at me without confusion, "I will also cooperate with you as the king of Britain to build Camelot into a truly ideal city far greater than before." ”

Looking at each other and smiling, our lips pressed together and our bodies hugged each other.

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I think this will be the most memorable moment to date.

From today onwards, the legend of the Knight King has a fresh beginning.

It was also the first time I had gotten out of a state where I could only look up at Artoria. As the protagonists, we will be together for a lifetime and continue to write the immortal epic belonging to the two of us!

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It took a long time for the lips to slowly separate.

"I'm hungry, I'm going to cook." Letting go of the girl's soft body, I want to stroke her head again.

I don't want the girl to dodge my movements in a flash.

"Let's wash our hands and change our clothes. It's covered in mud and dirty. With her slender arms clasped to her chest, the girl pouted and complained.

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"It's too much trouble, let's go take a shower together." Seeing the cute appearance of the girl, the whole body reacted.

The fiery fire that has been pressed in the bottom of my heart has also been completely stimulated.

"Eh, can you go now?" As soon as I looked at my face, the girl understood exactly what I meant. But her voice was more expectant than nervous.

"Well, right now. I remember exactly where we took the bath last time. Without thinking, I held the girl's light body in my arms and walked out.

The girl didn't say anything more, but wrapped her arms around my neck harder.

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After a series of indescribable things, it was time to go to bed on weekdays just after eating.

Lying together on the bed that we usually share, the girl buried her head deep in my chest.

"What's wrong, what's on your mind?" Putting my lips to the girl's ear, I asked softly.

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"Hmm......" The girl replied in a low voice, looking up at me, "Shirou, have I changed?" ”

“…… Changed? What are you talking about? Caressing my blonde hair, I asked softly.

“…… Grories said that the reason why I refused to give up the throne was just to protect Shirou's safety as much as possible. The girl looked me straight in the eye, "If I had been in the past, I would have told him without hesitation that my only purpose was to protect the land and its people." But now I can't refute it at all, and I even agree with this statement in my heart. ”

"For me to become like this...... Do you regret it? The emotions welling up in my chest made me hold the girl's body in my arms with both arms.

"I don't regret it because it was my choice." The girl shook her head slightly, "It's just that I don't know if I can still be recognized by people like this." If the people of Camelot knew that their king was indulged in love, they would have shook their heads and sighed. ”

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"No, it's the opposite. Only in this way can you get everyone's heartfelt support. "After thinking about it, I finally said.

The girl didn't speak, but looked at me with questions in her eyes.

"Drawing your sword to become king, repelling foreign enemies, and even building a knight's city, Artoria's previous experience is too legendary. In people's minds, you have always been a bloodless and tearless natural king, no matter how perfect you are. In this way, you have no weaknesses and are invulnerable in your heart. Therefore, people will only stay away from you and will not want to get close to you. ”

“…… That's right. The girl's expression revealed a hint of bitterness, "But at that time, I had no choice." ”

"Luckily, fate gave us another chance. You now have a new identity, and you are showing more of a sensual, gentle and reliable side. I kissed the girl lightly on the top of her head, "Do you remember the sincere blessings of the people on both sides when we returned to Camelot this time?" ”

"Well, that's a spectacle that Camelot hasn't seen in decades." The girl nodded slightly, her eyes filled with thought, "I see, do people want an imperfect but trustworthy king?" ”

"Maybe compared to the omnipotent gods, they just want an ordinary, completely controllable mortal to ascend to the throne." After a moment of silence, I finally concluded.

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“…… Shirou has also changed. After looking at me quietly for a moment, the girl laughed.

"Huh, is there one?" I couldn't help but be stunned.

"I think only Shirou himself hasn't noticed this change." The girl shook her head helplessly, "Really, this dullness will not change no matter what." ”

"Can you tell me more about it? I really don't know. "I couldn't laugh or cry.

"I won't tell you." The girl stuck out her tongue cutely, "Shirou will be alone to trouble!" ”

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“…… Okay, so you wouldn't dislike me now, would you? Confirming that I couldn't speak, I had to retreat and ask.

"Why, no matter what Shirou becomes, I'll always like it." The girl's limbs were completely wrapped around my body, as if she were holding a large pillow, "Besides, didn't I make a vow to be your sword a long time ago?" As long as I live, I will never leave you. ”

"Artoria, you're ......" From the girl's words, I felt a deep sense of unease.

"It's okay, it's time to sleep." Standing up and gently blowing out the candlestick, the girl fell back into my arms again, "I'll leave the rest for tomorrow morning." ”

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"......" I shut my mouth.

The room was silent again, and only the sound of the girl's steady, even breathing remained.

I fell asleep so quickly, and I was really tired from this day.

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It's not that I can't understand Artoria's feelings.

The Saxons who had not yet withdrawn, the strong enemy they were about to face, and the Alaya consciousness, who had no possibility of reconciliation.

Our future is many times more desperate than when we were enemies of the Hero King.

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Moreover, now both Artoria and I are completely fleshy.

The cost of failure will be complete and irretrievable.

With the help of Skaha, it looks like everything is going in a good direction. But who can guarantee that all this will not turn into complete ashes at any time?

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Only at this moment can the feeling of embracing each other be very real.

It's the only thing we can hold on to.

No matter how difficult the road ahead, the time with Artoria is very important. A day, a moment, a minute, not a second can be wasted.

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"At least I'll be with you until the end, no matter what's ahead."

After reading it in my heart, I slowly closed my eyes.